James A. Garfield Historical Society News
Garrettsville – The James A. Garfield Historical Society met in the Mott Building headquarters on Main St. to speak of “ many things, of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings.” Well, not exactly. They did accept a pair of donations from Roslyn Bauman--a green bottle imprinted “L. Caldwell, Garrettsville, and a flax spinning wheel. Maintenance items...
First Church Of God To Host Vendors
Windham - The First Church Of God located at 9016 N. Main St. in Windham will host vendors for the Bicentennial Celebration. Amish homemade ice cream, Gyros, baked goods by the church,energy and water drinks as well as neck message and sports medicine education will be available. The church will also be the official judging station for the Bicentennial Bake Sale...
Windham Church Celebrates 200 Years
Windham - Windham’s Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) celebrated 200 years serving the community this past Sunday. The celebration included the traditional morning worship, a catered dinner and a dedication service in the afternoon. The church was established in Becket, MA, on May 20, 1811 prior to the residents heading west to establish a new community here in Windham....
Garrettsville Village Council News
Garrettsville – A public hearing regarding ordinance 2011-30, 2012 Tax Budget, was held prior to the opening of the regularly scheduled Village Council meeting on Wednesday July 13. Minutes from the June meeting and a motion to pay the current bills were approved shortly after the regular meeting began. The Mayor reported that income tax revenue was up, compared...
Bluegrass Festival At Ridgeview
Middlefield - Ridgeview Farm is pleased to announce a Blue Grass Festival on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 5488 Kinsman Rd, Middlefield, OH 44062. The farm is located on State Route 87 in Mesopotamia Township, 3 1?2 miles east of Middlefield. The music will start 1 p.m. and run until 5 p.m. The suggested donation is $10.00 per car,...
Sparrow Christian Bookshop Presents ~ The Gospel Echoes Quartet
Middlefield - You are invited to come and listen to The Gospel Echoes Quartet in concert on Sunday, July 24 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. Bring a friend, a lawn chair and be ready for a wonderful, relaxing evening of good old tunes under the open sky, in a beautiful garden setting. This concert is...
Shamrock Shakers 4-H Club
On July 10th, the Shamrock Shakers enjoyed an outing, canoeing on the Cuyahoga River. The members and their guests met at Camp Hi Canoe Livery and were dropped off for the 7 mile trip. All participants made it safety off the river with only 1 canoe tipping over. It was a fun but tiring day for all. Members are preparing...
Happy 200th Birthday Windham!
Windham – Two-and-a-half years ago the Bicentennial Committee was formed looking to put on the biggest party Windham has ever seen. Residents and nonresidents alike jumped on board to help make it a commemorative event. They set a budget of $40,000 and started the fundraising efforts. They held Parties on the Green, bake sales, tours of Camp Ravenna, a...
Freddie’s Hobbies to host QSAC Race
Ravenna - This weekend the southwest side of Ravenna will be a happening place as the Quarter Scale Auto Club (QSAC) racers from all over the country will converge on Freddie’s Hobbies to race their quarter scale vehicles on his track. (Quarter scale race cars are approximately 1?4 the size of a standard car hence the name quarter scale)...
Go, Go, Go Joseph
Garrettsville - Just in case you haven’t perused the Book of Genesis lately--Chapters 37 through 47--you might want to attend the Curtains Up Theatre production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” It’ll give you a whole new perspective on this segment of the Old Testament and some catchy tunes to help remember...
Nelson Trustees To Review Health Care Premiums
Nelson Twp. - Prior to their regularly scheduled July 6th meeting, the Nelson Township Trustees reviewed and passed the 2012 budget that had been presented by Dave Finney at the June 15th meeting. After a review of the prior meeting minutes, Dave Finney presented the June bank reconcilliation and warrants 20630 - 20654 for review and payment. Due to an increase...
Hiram College Inspiring Next Generation of Techies
Hiram - Instead of spending summer vacation playing video games, Hiram College wants to teach kids how to design and build their own video games. This summer, Hiram College has partnered with TECH CORPS to offer students in Portage County the opportunity to participate in TECHie Camp. TECHie Camp is a full-day, week-long technology experience designed by TECH CORPS, a...
“Art On The Hill” Returns To Mantua
Mantua - The DMRC has planned one big, big Celebration of the Arts for you! On Saturday, July 9 from 10am-5pm, East Prospect Street in Mantua will be transformed from a throughway to Mantua’s 3rd Annual “Art on the Hill” street festival. Both both sides of the street will be lined with 50+ artisans selling and diplaying their works...
Bruce Abraham Gives New Meaning to ‘Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie & Chevrolet’
Garrettsville - A hit commercial in 1975 featured a catchy jingle about America’s favorite things: Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie & Chevrolet! Nearly 40 years later, a Chevy dealership in Garrettsville has resurrected the feel-good spirit of that tune.In a generous move that goes beyond typical village-sized philanthropy, Bruce Abraham of Garrettsville’s Charles Auto Family provided 453 tickets to...
Freedom Trustee News
Freedom Township - The regular meeting of the Freedom Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Chairman Hammar at 7:30 pm on Thursday, June 16, 2011, immediately following the public hearing. In attendance were Trustees James Hammar, Roy Martin, John Zizka; Rosemary Nicholas, Fiscal Officer; Jeff Derthick, Zoning Inspector and Charles VanSteenberg, Road Supervisor. Also present were Harold...
Newton Falls Area Commerce Association
Newton Falls - The Newton Falls Area Commerce Association gathered at Roby Lee’s for their June meeting and continued the discussion on how to bring more members into the group. Appropriately, the agenda started off by welcoming two new members: first, representatives from Warren Township were acknowledged as a recent addition; and secondly, yours truly became an official member...
Experience Life With A Buggy Ride Through Geauga County!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride in a buggy? Did you know that not all buggies are the same? Now you can experience the simple life in an authentic buggy at Ma and Pa’s Gift Shack.Harry and Karen Bontrager own the horse and buggy that will take you through scenic Geauga County at Ma...
Chicken Festival Winners
Garrettsville - Everyone who attended last weekend’s 2011 Chicken Dinner Festival went home a winner (or at least with the satisfaction of having a delicious meal.) However, there are some who went home with a little bit more. Congratulations to all the following winners: $1,000 cash First Prize John Sedensky $200 cash Second Prize Len & Patty Hall $100 cash Third Prize George Burton $100 cash...
Garrettsville Summerfest 2011 Draws Record Crowds
Garrettsville - Summerfest brought the tranquil town of Garrettsville to life last weekend as record crowds jammed the downtown area for a weekend of fun. The rain didn’t keep folks from coming out to celebrate summer with style. Folks armed with umbrellas came out ready to celebrate the start of summer on Friday. Mayor Craig Moser declared the weekend...
Rotary Report
Members of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary took a field trip to the wilds of the Hiram College Barrow Field Station on Wheeler Rd to be enlightened on the scope and purpose of the operation of the facility. One of Hiram College’s curricular centers, its focus is on the Study of Nature and Society, and its director is Matt Hils, professor...
Troy Yard Sale Maps Available This Weekend
Troy - Bargains galore will be available as the Troy Chamber of Commerce sponsors its second annual community yard sale on June 24 and 25. To help bargain hunters prepare for this year’s sale, the Troy Chamber of Commerce will make available copies of the listing of participating sellers and locations available this weekend, June 18 and 19. ...
Windham Fire Board Purchases Tires
Windham - The W.V.F.D. (Windham Volunteer Fire Department) Joint Fire District Board held their monthly meeting for June recently. The chairman Dann Timmons opened the meeting. The minutes from May were approved as read. The board also approved the May bank reconciliation and expenditures. Fire chief Mike Iwanyckyj presented purchasing options for a generator for the fire station. The chief state...
Ox Roast Fair Plans Well Underway
Mantua - The 2011 St. Joseph Church Ox Roast Fair in Mantua kicks off with the availability of Ox Roast Raffle Tickets. Grand prizes this year include $5,000 in cash for first prize, a second prize of a 46” cut Cub Cadet Riding Tractor (retail value $2,099.00) courtesy of M & M Services of Streetsboro and the folks at...
Burton Village Welcomes Three News Stores
Burton - Three new distinctive shops recently opened in Burton Village. Each one is unique and offers shoppers something special. Talk became action when four friends working at a restaurant decided to turn their love of vintage and period pieces into a business. Off Center was born. The four, Chrysti Clark, Diane Evans, Jodi Almstead and Sue Skomrock, will “pick”...
Cruise With The Young Of Heart
St. Anselm Young of Heart in Chesterland will be going to Iowa for a 2-day Mississippi River Cruise on the Twilight Riverboat on Sept. 28-Oct. 1. We will cruise 166 miles roundtrip with all meals, snacks and entertainment included on board. The Twilight is a replica of the lavish Victorian steamboats of a century ago. She has three decks with...
Windham Police Seek To Form Auxiliary Police Unit
Windham - Windham Police are seeking individuals who have an interest in becoming Auxiliary Police Officers. The unpaid voluntary position will be comprised of a limited number of men and women, over the age of 21. Other qualifications of the applicant is to have no criminal history, good driving record, and be of good character. Background checks will be...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians were still looking for students from James A. Garfield H.S. or Windham High School to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Award camp to be held at Hiram College , June 12-16. Any interested individuals who will be seniors...or even juniors...in the 2011-2012 school year should contact a Rotarian ASAP. Best bet might be Delores McCumbers at McCumbers-Brady...
A Loving Tribute To Charles Abraham
This past week we lost an important person in our community, Charles Abraham. Charles came to Garrettsville and started Charles Chevrolet & Oldsmobile in 1957. For Charles that was only the beginning. He set the ground work for his family and the business community in his 50 plus years in Garrettsville to build Garfield Plaza with his partner Max...
New Maintenance Garage Open
Shalersville - A ribbon- cutting and open house was held for the new Portage County Water Resources Operations and Maintenance Equipment Garage on Tuesday, May 24th. The facility is on Infirmary Road in Shalersville at the Water Resources lab location. The building will extend the life of vehicles that had always been parked outside year-round and save on repair costs...
CMS Readers Rock!
Mantua - Earlier this month, students at Crestwood Middle School were greeted in the morning with upbeat rock music, donned “rock-themed” attire and enjoyed a rock concert, all in an effort to encourage students to read. “Read like a Rock Star,” was the theme for this year’s Right to Read Week, a week promoted annually by the Ohio Council,...
